scripture
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Scripture¹
Where it comes from
From Latin scrīptūra (“a writing, scripture”), from scrīptum, the supine of scrībō (“to write”).
noun Scriptures
- The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy.
scripture²
- /ˈskɹɪpt͡ʃɚ/ US
- /ˈskɹɪptʃə/ UK
Where it comes from
From Middle English scripture, from Latin scrīptūra (“a writing, scripture”), from scrīptum, the supine of scrībō (“to write”). By surface analysis, script + -ure.
noun scriptures
- A sacred writing or holy book. The primary scripture in Zoroastrianism is the Avesta.
- An authoritative statement.
- A (short) passage or verse from the Bible.
- a Hindu liturgical text
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Closest in meaning: holy writ, good book, bible, word, holy scripture, font, religious, clerical, capitalization, paperwork, writing, handwriting, book, entry, entries, writers
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noun religious text
| 日本語 | 聖句 seiku |
|---|---|
| Português | Escrituras |
| Deutsch | Heilige Schrift |
| Română | Sfânta Scriptură |
| Русский | Писа́ние Pisánije |
noun any sacred writing or book
| Español | escritura, escriptura |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 聖句 seiku |
| 中文 | 聖書 /圣书 shèngshū |
| हिन्दी | धर्मग्रंथ dharmagranth |
| Português | escritura |
| Français | écriture |
| Deutsch | Schrift, heilige Schrift |
| Ελληνικά | γραφή grafí |
| Русский | писа́ние pisánije, свяще́нное писа́ние svjaščénnoje pisánije, свяще́нная кни́га svjaščénnaja kníga |
| Tiếng Việt | thánh thư |
| עברית | כְּתוּבִים ktuvím |
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title = {scripture},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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